QDO Welcomes $500m Dairy Project
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has welcomed Hope Dairies Ltd’s plans for a $500 million investment in the State’s dairy sector.
South Burnett Linked To
$500m China Dairy Plan
A company associated with mining billionaire Gina Rinehart is believed to be eyeing off farms near Kingaroy
AgForce Opposes Cuts To
Financial Counselling Service
AgForce Queensland has expressed its alarm at calls for funding to the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) program to be cut by up to 20 per cent.
Kumbia Orchard Bundled For Sale
A stonefruit orchard at Kumbia is being marketed alongside similar properties in South Australia and Victoria in the hope one buyer may be interested in purchasing all three properties.
Dairy Conference In Gympie
Dairy farmers from throughout Queensland are getting set to head to the QDO conference which will be held in Gympie next Wednesday (November 5).
More Dry Weather Predicted
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its Climate and Water Outlook for November to January
GTB Looks To Private Investors
Growing The Burnett plans to sell its vision of self-sustainability to the general public, offering investors the opportunity to be part of a community-owned farm.
Irrigators Target Ergon
A new report commissioned by two leading rural industry bodies claims Ergon Energy is “raking in profits” from irrigators.
Kristy Proves There’s Life After Racing
Recent racing tragedies have left former jockey Kristy Banks counting her blessings.
Barnaby Salutes Local Success Stories
Federal Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce dropped into Kingaroy today to visit two local success stories … Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory and Proteco Gold.
Thermal Cameras Track Deer
Biosecurity Queensland is working with Gympie Regional Council to conduct surveys of feral deer populations using thermal imagery.
Shout Out To
Local Food Producers
Organisers of the 2015 South Burnett Wine and Food in the Park are looking for local food producers
APVMA Bans Insecticide
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority announced today the use of most insecticides using the chemical fenthion will be banned in Australia.
Have A Say On Biosecurity Laws
Farmers, landowners and community members have been invited to comment on new biosecurity regulations to protect the agricultural sector and the environment.
Farm Walks To
Inspect Erosion Controls
The Burnett Mary Regional Group will be hosting farm walks in the Inverlaw area on Saturday (October 18) to discuss erosion rehabilitation.
Field Day To Focus On
Grazing Best Practice
The Gympie District Beef Liaison Group, in conjunction with the Mary River Catchment Co-ordinating Committee, will be holding a Grazing BMP workshop and field day at Woolooga next Tuesday.
Funding For 20 Million Trees
The Federal Government is inviting communities to get involved in the 20 Million Trees Program, with the first competitive grants round now open for applications.
Growing The Burnett
Plans A New Direction
Growing The Burnett is the focus of study by a Masters student from the University of Sydney
AgForce Welcomes Move To
Lift Strategic Cropping Land
AgForce has welcomed the State Government’s announcement this week that another 3 million hectares would be added to the strategic cropping land (SCL) area trigger map.
Nominations Open For
Rural Women’s Award
Queensland women are encouraged to get their nominations in by the end of the month for the 2015 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award.
